Sr. Analyst, Growth & Innovation

Playfly Sports; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Playfly Sports is seeking a Sr. Analyst, Growth & Innovation in New York, NY. This hybrid role partners with PSP strategy, finance, sales, and operations to drive priority growth initiatives and operating-model improvements.

You will work across Playfly Sports Properties, contribute to scoping nascent initiatives, develop business plans, KPI frameworks, and present insights to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 3 years of advisory services experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or similar field.
• Fluency in AI tools and workflows (Claude, ChatGPT, etc).
• Expert level skills in Microsoft Excel and experience performing detailed financial analysis & modeling.
• Experience leading & managing projects with various internal and external stakeholders; influence without authority.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Strong communication and ability to synthesize complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Project manage key initiatives with PSP strategy, finance, sales, and operations leads.
• Support operating model improvements across Playfly Sports Properties.
• Develop and execute PSP growth strategies and map new initiatives.
• Create detailed business plans and success metrics; gain stakeholder buy-in.
• Establish KPI frameworks to track strategic initiatives.
• Manage growth projects from design to implementation and measurement.
• Prepare internal analyses and presentations for business impact.
• Conduct industry research and competitive analyses to inform growth strategy.

Skills

AI tools

Project management

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SR. ANALYST, GROWTH & INNOVATION

New York, NY

Hybrid

THE RUNDOWN

The Sr. Analyst of Growth & Innovation will work cross-functionally to (1) develop and execute prioritystrategy and growth initiatives and (2) conduct and implement operating model improvements related to thePlayfly Sports Properties business. The Sr. Analyst will work alongside Playfly Sports Properties (PSP) andCorporate leadership in a unique and dynamic role requiring entrepreneurial thinking, a penchant for drivinggrowth and change, and an ability to lead high impact workstreams.

WHAT WE DO

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engagewith sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled sponsorship, media, and experientialactivations. Playfly Sports drives reaches 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts ofMLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college andhigh school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. Playfly Sportshas the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academicinstitutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports onlineat playfly.com.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• In partnership with the Transformation Management Office (“TMO”), project manage key initiatives inpartnership with PSP strategy, finance, sales, and operations leads.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of operating model improvement projects across keybusiness areas, driving stronger efficiency and process execution across the organization, specifically in the Playfly Sports Properties division.
• Support the development and execution of PSP growth strategies; map new business initiatives andcontribute to the scoping and implementation of nascent business initiatives.
• Support the generation of detailed business plans and success metrics for organic and inorganic growthinitiatives, and drive stakeholder buy-in across the business to support the implementation of these initiatives.
• Support the establishment of KPI frameworks to define and track the success of these strategic andoperational initiatives.
• Project manage approved growth and operations initiatives from design to implementation tomeasurement
• Generate internal analyses and stakeholder presentations to communicate business impact.
• Support industry research and competitive analyses to inform PSP’s short- and long-term growthstrategy.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years of experience in advisory services (management consulting, investment banking, private equity,or similar field) that has required effective project management in a high-velocity environment.
• Fluency in AI tools and workflows (Claude, ChatGPT, etc).
• Expert level skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, and experience performing detailedfinancial analysis & modeling.
• Experience leading & managing projects with various internal and external stakeholders. Demonstratedability to influence without authority, particularly with senior level stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Team player, intellectually curious, successful in navigating ambiguity, enthusiastic to take on dynamicjob responsibilities, and willing to collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.
• Track record of creating impactful presentations and/or marketing materials.
• Fast learner with a desire to move with urgency, accountability, and intent.
• Exceptional track record of producing qualitative plans backed by quantitative analysis and utilizing theresults for measurement and planning purposes.
• Ability to synthesize and convey complex business concepts effectively.
• Strategic planner with the ability to plan and execute upon a defined task or strategy.
• Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills with a direct and empathetic style.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with an ability to drive change.

REQUIREMENTS

• This position takes place primarily in a quiet, office setting.
• Willingness and ability to work out of New York, NY.
• Ability to frequently travel to business unit operations, as required.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

COMPENSATION

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

The base pay range for this role is:$110,000—$115,000 USD

WHAT WE DO

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com

WHAT WE STAND FOR

At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.

EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unify for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time

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